God's attentiveness-His providence-is truly deep and rich in meaning, not easily grasped for even the adukt mind, let alone a child's mind. Nevertheless, it is important that children begin to understand what it is and its implications at a basic level. For one thing, we can teach children that God does not regard His creation as some toy that He made a long time ago, but now finds boring. God is actively involved in every aspect of His creation and communicates with His creatures. He is attentive to the galaxies, as well as to the sleeping child.

In this lesson, we also emphasized God's attentiveness being shown as He interacts with those who trust in Him, as was demonstrated in the story of Elijah and the prophets of Baal. The prophets of Baal could not be heard by their false god. But when Elijah called out to the one true God, Yahweh, God heard and acted. He is an attentive God who watches over us, hears His people's prayers, intercedes and acts on our behalf, all in the context of His wise and sovereign rule. God's people are truly blessed to enjoy the special privilege of His constant care.

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PRAYER POINTS

As you review this lesson with your child, pray…

that your child would truly experience the amazing strength and comfort that God gives to His children through His always seeing eyes and listening ears.

that this lesson would increase your child's desire to call out to Him in every circumstance.

Read Psalm 34:15. Explain that the word "toward" means "attentive." "The righteous" are people who trust in God-Christians. Why is it good to know that God sees what is happening and is paying attention?

Can you think of a time that you were especially glad that God was attentive? Is there time that you cried out to God? How did He answer? Do you think that someone might not like it that God is always attentive? Why not?Read Proverbs 15:3

Do you ever worry about what might be happening when you go to sleep at night? While you sleep, can you control anything? Can Daddy or Mommy control anything while they sleep?

Show your child a Bible. Ask if he or she can recall why the Bible is so special. (The Bible is God’s Word---2 Peter 1:20-21; it tells the truth—Psalm 119:160 and John 17:17; and it answers the most important questions. What would be more important to read and know—a make-believe fun story, or God’s true words? Why is it more important to read and know the Bible?

·Review today’s memory verse from Isaiah 46:9b. Because God says that He alone is God, it means there are not other gods. Because this answer is from the Bible, it is the truth. What does it mean to be “God”? What kind of job is it? Is there anyone or anything more important than God? Is there anything better than God? Because God alone is God, how should we act toward Him?

God alone can make us truly happy.

Week of :

Memory Verse

Scripture:

Scripture:

Scripture:

August 12th

Isaiah 46:9b

Deuteronomy 7:9

Psalm119:137

Jeremiah 32:17

Psalm 90:2

Psalm 145:8

Mark 10:18b

Psalm 103:13-14

Isaiah 44:24b

1 John 3:20b

Psalm 115:3

Jeremiah 23:24

1 John 4:8b

THEMES:

The Bible is God's true word and tells us who God is and what God is like.

God is perfect in every way.

Gos is the most special person of all.

God alone can make us truly happy.

Adventure Zone 1 will be studying through Jesus What a Savior! a Children Desiring God curriculum during The 2012-2013 school year